Carol Lunn
Assistant Vice President, Research and Economic Development @University Of New Orleans
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WORK HISTORY
Assistant Vice President, Research and Economic Development @University Of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA, US
Direct, train and serve as back up for staff in Office of Research; Ensure quality customer service is provided to university research community; Interact on a day-to-day basis with members of the university community in contractual and fiscal matters and provide interpretation of university policies and procedures; Support, assist and advocate for the research community on campus; Recommend research policies and procedures the Vice President for Research and Economic Development; Periodically evaluate and revise policies and procedures; Work with the Vice President for Research and Economic Development to ensure university compliance with sponsoring agency, federal, state and university regulations and laws; Serve on various university committees that ensure quality and compliance in research; Preparation of internal reports and supporting documentation to track the university research position and assist in preparation of various external reports; Assist in advancing the University’s Strategic Plan, as it relates to research; Assume a key role in strategic planning and goal setting within the Office of Research; Oversee matters pertaining to the PeopleSoft Grants suite in the Office of Research including development, implementation and maintenance of proposals, awards, reports and subcontracts; The education and training in the use of the grants system, and the evaluation of efficiency and suggested improvements; Oversee SharePoint and other future systems used for electronic grants management; Oversee the development of training and professional development programs to ensure the research community has the knowledge required to maintain compliance with sponsor, federal, state and university regulations; Assist in managing recovered indirect and distributing to campus
EDUCATION
University of New Orleans
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration
University of New Orleans
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of New Orleans
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD , Urban Studies
ABOUT CAROL LUNN
With over 24 years of experience in higher education administration, I serve as Assistant Vice President for Research and Economic Development at the University of New Orleans. My core competencies include project planning, customer experience, and research administration, all of which align with the university\'s mission to foster innovation and community engagement. I’m driven by a commitment to empowering the research community and ensuring smooth operational support through policy development and advocacy, bringing collaborative solutions and diverse perspectives to our team. At the University of New Orleans, I oversee staff training, contractual and fiscal matters, and compliance with sponsoring agency regulations. I contribute to policy evaluation and revision while supporting the research community with quality customer service and operational alignment. My ability to collaborate effectively across teams ensures the delivery of impactful results, fostering a culture of excellence in research administration.
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